Tourism and Hospitality

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Travel and Outdoors
How to spend a weekend in vibrant Cincinnati, OH
From award-winning restaurants and unforgettable museums to Major League Baseball and countless events, Cincy has something for every traveler.
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Culture
Take a tour of whiskey history in Louisville, KY
Whiskey Row Walking Tours are back for a second year
March 7, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A photo of Bob Dylan singing at The White House in 2010.
Culture
25 must-see concerts in Louisville in 2024
Mark your calendar for these highly anticipated concerts and music festivals coming to Louisvillle in 2024.
February 6, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
2 Louisville chefs are semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards
It’s like the Oscars, but for food.
January 24, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Business
Rabbit Hole Distillery is planning expansion in NuLu
There’s going to be so much room, Bugs Bunny would be jealous.
January 23, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Two people walk down a red-brick sidewalk, holding shopping bags and souvenirs, while two others sit in in a historic Ford automobile parked outside of a museum.
Culture
4 ways to be a hometown tourist in Louisville
Locals can take advantage of discounts + deals from Feb. 1-11.
January 22, 2024
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Jeff Milby
The Frazier History Museum in Louisville,, Kentucky.
Culture
Celebrating 20 years of the Frazier History Museum
The Frazier is almost old enough to drink.
January 16, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Derby City is trending
Tripadvisor says Louisville is among the top 15 ‘Trending Destinations’ in the US
January 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
The Fleur de Flea Vintage Market in Louisville, KY, which includes rows of vintage items for sale.
Live
Shop, swap, sell, and save in Louisville
Here’s the deal — the vintage shopping scene is stellar in Derby City.
December 11, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Play
Your ultimate guide to tours in Louisville
Explore River City through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
November 20, 2023
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Katie Molck
Series of black-and-white photos of Muhammad Ali.
City
36 banners of Muhammad Ali coming to this Louisville street
The photo banners will line Muhammad Ali Boulevard, the street that has bore his name since 1978.
November 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Play
The most unique places to stay in Louisville
From rotating riverside views to a room that doubles as an art piece, Louisville is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
October 31, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
White plates on a table with various foods.
Food
Osteria Italian Seafood replaces Napa River Grill
Out with the cast iron sirloin, in with the halibut agrodolce.
October 11, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Development
Stay in style at 5 new boutique hotels in Louisville
As visitors come and see what Derby City has to offer, they’ll find themselves with plenty of options for luxurious stays at our boutique hotels.
October 3, 2023
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Dayten Rose
Downtown city scape with trees, cars, and various buildings.
Live
Unwritten rules of Louisville
Tell us you’re from Louisville without telling us you’re from Louisville.
September 27, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Real Estate
The Gaffney House resurrected into a luxury rental property
Take a look inside the renovation.
September 18, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Events
Plan your Labor Day weekend in Derby City
These six events are just the tip of the three-day-weekend iceberg.
August 30, 2023
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Katie Molck
White bistro tables with green, striped linens on a field of green grass.
Events
The luxury Polo Cup event returns for a third year — and there’s a champagne limo bus
We’re not talking about fancy collared shirts here, people.
August 29, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Food
Eat pasta made in a flaming wheel of cheese
You only live once.
August 28, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Events
FieriCon is taking Louisvillians to Flavortown
Holy moly, Stromboli!
August 21, 2023
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Katie Molck
Man in a black shirt holding a corn dog at arms length in front of a red and white striped food vendor booth.
Events
2023 Kentucky State Fair by the numbers
We couldn’t get an exact number of corn dogs sold, but trust us — it’s a lot.
August 15, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Sports
New pickleball venues in Louisville
Time to work on that backswing.
August 7, 2023
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Katie Molck
Pedestrian bridge with rainbow lights.
Live
Louisville’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
July 24, 2023
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Travis Meier
Rendering of a gas station with a parking lot.
Business
$140+ million resort is coming to Bullitt County
Go ahead and make plans for a weekend getaway in 2027.
July 20, 2023
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Katie Molck
Wine glass filled with purple champagne and a wheel of lemon.
Food
Sip these 4 purple drinks
These cocktails, sodas, and energy drinks will leave you in a purple haze.
July 14, 2023
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Katie Molck
Hand holding a four-pack of cans.
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Drink bourbon in a can
Ponyboy Slings is a new ready-to-drink cocktail brand from Louisville.
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Round sign on the side of a brown building reading Nic & Norman's.
Food
“The Walking Dead” stars open a new restaurant downtown
Nic & Norman’s is a Southern-inspired concept on Whiskey Alley.
June 30, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Play
Wedding venues in Louisville
If wedding bells are in your future, check out these venues around Derby City.
June 29, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Food
Open: Paseo wood-fired restaurant
Take a walk on the Mediterranean side.
June 28, 2023
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Katie Molck
An oval-shaped, blue swimming pool with a slide.
Travel and Outdoors
Private swimming pools for rent in Derby City
Their pool could be your pool.
June 16, 2023
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Katie Molck
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